Political poker played over Scottish Government budget
A political poker game over the Scottish Government’s £30 billion spending plans intensified today as ministers published their detailed budget. Labour said the proposals did not go far enough and called for finance secretary John Swinney to “put his money where his mouth is”.
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Poker jargon:
- LIVE BLIND - The last and largest blind bet may or may not be LIVE. If LIVE, the blind bettor has the option of "raising" his own blind in the event the bet is called around to him. This is normal, and is sometimes referred to as "blinds are live".
- BOAT - A FULL HOUSE, three of a kind and a pair.
- BIG SLICK - In Texas Hold'em, hole cards of A-K, suited or not.
- UNDERDOG - Before all the cards are dealt, a hand that does not figure to be the winner. Ant: FAVORITE.
- FLAT CALL - To call a bet. Emphasizes that the caller did not raise.
- WIRED [PAIR] - A pair in the hole. In 5-card stud, a door card that pairs the hole card.
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